Once a Jolly Swagman: Large Print Edition
- ISBN-10
- 1923097180
- ISBN-13
- 9781923097186
- Series
- Once a Jolly Swagman
- Category
- Fiction
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2023-10-31
- Publisher
- Thorpe Bowker
- Author
- Sara Powter
Description
Lockleys of Parramatta Series, Book 5 Once a Jolly Swagman 1870s Parramatta and Kent. Clean Historical Fiction set in Australian during the 1870s. An old battered billy can contain the secrets of an incredible life Rick's father, Wills, ran away when a lad and now he will do the same. ***** Rick Lockley is the youngest son and everyone presumes he will follow in his brother's footsteps and work at the family business, but Rick want to travel and see the world. He overhears something that turns his world upside down. Mary Louise Evans has loved Rick all her life, however, she is equally horrified when they overhear her mother's plans for their union. Will they have no say in if they wish to marry? A plot is hatched and with Mary Lou's assistance Rick runs away. Jack is an enigmatic swagman who befriends Rick on his first night on the road. He hides his identity even after he comes to live with them. His old black billy can reveals far more than expected. Who is this old man and why does he know so much about Rick's family? ***** 'Once a Jolly Swagman' is the fifth book in a 100 year family saga of Colonial and convict Australia. Set in the convict era Parramatta. ***** If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter's 'Once a Jolly Swagman' A clean historical tale love, adventure and enduring friendships. Buy 'Once a Jolly Swagman' to find out about Rick and Jack's adventure. Inspired by twenty of The Seekers songs. If you loved this book, Luke's son-in-law, Jonty's story is found in 'Jonty's Journey' Jeweller Jonty Evans must head to Africa to source gems.
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Other editions
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- 2006-01-01
- 230 pages
- Paperback
- Melbourne Univ. Publishing
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